1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 12, 1827

Nominee Gideon Tomlinson Oliver Wolcott Jr. Party Democratic–Republican Democratic–Republican Popular vote 7,681 5,295 Percentage 56.71% 39.09%

Governor before election Oliver Wolcott Jr. Toleration Elected Governor Gideon Tomlinson Democratic-Republican Party (Tomlinson Faction)

The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters.[1]

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

• Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction
• Oliver Wolcott Jr., Democratic-Republican, Wolcott Faction

Minor candidates

• David Daggett, Federalist
• Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic–Republican	Gideon Tomlinson	7,681	56.71%
	Democratic–Republican	Oliver Wolcott Jr.	5,295	39.09%
	Other	Others	233	1.72%
	Federalist	David Daggett	175	1.29%
	Federalist	Timothy Pitkin	161	1.19%
Majority			2,386
Turnout
	Democratic–Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Gideon Tomlinson", Museum of Connecticut History Retrieved 9/19/2020
2. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-19.